Puerto Rican artist José Feliciano, known for his rendition of 'Light My Fire' and the Christmas song 'Feliz Navidad,' is being honored with the first Billboard Legend Award.
José Feliciano performs with Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra on Dec. 22, 2017, in Leeds, England.Known for chart-topping hits like"Feliz Navidad" and his rendition of"Light My Fire," award-winning Puerto Rican artist José Feliciano is being honored for his prolific career with the first Billboard Legend Award.
Feliciano is regarded as the first Latin artist to successfully cross over into the English music market, opening the doors for other Latin artists to step into the American music industry. Feliciano is also widely known to be the first artist to stylize “The Star-Spangled Banner.” His rendition of the anthem came during the fifth game of the World Series between the Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals in 1968, opening the doors for new generations of stylization of the anthem since.
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